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David Beckham: Look Book

From superstar footballer to fully fledged SUPERSTAR - with a little gender-blurring and hair-experimentation along the way - we track the changing look of every gal's favourite sporting pin-up.

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1984Isn’t he a cutie? A teeny, mullet-ed, nine-year-old Becks was yet to step into the style spotlight, but was already making his way in the world of his first love, football. When he wasn’t travelling from London to Manchester to watch his parents’ beloved Manchester United play, the little prodigy showed off his own ball-control for a local youth team.

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1987A prepubescent Becks showed off his ball skills (and some impressive height in his hair) on Thames TV – who hasn’t seen this clip on the many ‘before they were famous’ shows that hit screens in droves come Christmas! The cutie got to play mascot for his beloved Man U this year, but destiny was soon to come a’ calling – in just two short years, this star-in-the-making was set to sign for the team he’d grown up worshiping. Bless.

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1995There’s nothing we wouldn’t give to be that lollipop, but in 1995BP (Before Posh), David was certainly lacking in the style department.

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1996A 21-year-old Becks was now firmly on course for footballing stardom – once you net a Brylcreem contract, you know you’ve made it… And speaking of Brylcreem, Becks appeared to be using it by the bucket-load circa ’96.

Early 1997Becks wore specs – who knew? While we’re not convinced by his white suit/black shirt combo – it’s nice to see the star out of a tracksuit. Of course, when it comes to experimental style, we were to see so much more from David (ahem - sarongs, sandals, nail polish…)

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Summer 1997 Smooth. By now David was fast becoming the football world’s first superstar, scoring on the pitch for both Man U and England, and off the pitch with a certain Spice Girl…

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1998And just a short year later, Brand Beckham was born as 2 Became 1 (*sorry*) – David popped the question to Posh Spice Victoria Adams at the Rookery Hall Hotel in Cheshire, breaking thousands of girls’ hearts in the process.

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1999Feathered in leathers; A newly blonded and coiffed Becks had endured a difficult summer, during which he was sent off during the World Cup ’98 after that kick and became vilified by England supporters and the British press. David, keeping his chiselled chin up, concentrated on his impending marriage to Victoria and was fast becoming more famous for being part of a celebrity power couple than a footballer. ‘Posh & Becks’, as the press dubbed them, also gained a penchant for matching attire. This leather get-up is a classic.

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December 1999Now a married man and a father-to-one (cutie first son Brooklyn was born earlier this year), Beckham went blonde and began his love affair with sculpted face-hair. In a move to match his missus, he also began smiling less in pictures – and the ‘smoulder’ that soon became his signature look was born!

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2000Still smouldering, Becks came over all ‘urban’ at that summer’s Party In The Park – where Victoria was debuting her new solo material. Things were definitely starting to look up for poor David by now; no longer the ‘villain’ of international football, the fans and the press alike had begun to forgive him for that World Cup incident. Burning Beckham effigies were no more - hurrah!

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Late 2000Showing off his newly shorn head in a move that had women worldwide swooning. Becks was to go back to the shaved look many a’ time throughout his stint in the spotlight but first, he had some serious hair experimentation to do…

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2001Ah. The ‘Travis Bickle’. Surely Beckham’s worst look yet. This mohawk spawned a thousand schoolboy clones, but channeling De Niro in Taxi Driver was ne'er a good look for such a pretty boy. And as for the shaved brow – Becks, you’re not a member of the So Solid Crew.

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Early 2002The mohawk’s gone (thank the lord) and the shaved head, back, as Becks comes over all mean and moody for the London launch of his line of sunnies for Police.

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May 2002Meeting with Mrs. Prime Minister Cherie Blair at Downing Street, Becks opts for this boyband-esque spiked ‘do and a little designer stubble.

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June 2002Another month, another ‘do for Dave. Clearly still enamoured of his Mohawk, Becks opts for a tamer (but by no means cooler) version with this bleached blonde Mohican. Bad. However, his legs more than make for it.

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September 2002Busy year for Becks’ hairstylist; by September David had cultivated some pretty impressive length and was getting blonder by the minute. He was also smiling, a lot, no doubt down to the birth of his second bouncing baby boy, Romeo.

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February 2003With great length comes great accessories. By 2003, David was using a variety of Alice bands to keep those golden tresses off his beautiful face. And off that sore, bandaged brow – the result of a dressing room incident involving Alex Ferguson and a rogue football boot. Shame on you, Fergie!

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May 2003By May, David had found a more practical solution for keeping those golden lengths off his face on the football pitch. Enter ‘The Cornrows’. Not his finest hour.

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June 2003The following month the ‘Snoop Dogg’ was gone, and Becks opted for a pony instead for his turn on the MTV Awards red carpet in LA. To be fair, the half-up, half-down look was a huge trend that season...on women. The term ‘metrosexual’ began kicking around, and Becks was hailed as the ultimate metrosexual thanks to his penchant for not just fanciful hair ‘dos, but jewellery, skirts and nail polish too. Ooh-er.

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July 2003The next step in Beckham’s transformation into a blonde Adonis – the tan! The Beckham family packed up Beckingham Palace and hit Spain this year, as Becks signed to Real Madrid in a move that was no doubt helped by his increasingly strained relationship with Man Utd boss Alex Ferguson.

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August 2003Tousled tresses and beach-blonde highlights - a good look for Kate Moss, a bad look for a footballer.

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November 2003David had sure smartened up his act by the end of the year – as he showed off his OBE on the steps of Buckingham Palace, with his wife pouting proudly at his side. We’re sooo loving a suited and booted Beckham.

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December 2003Looking damn fine with what can only be described as a ‘sweeping mullet’ – hey, if anyone can pull it off, it’s David! Sadly, the smiles weren’t to last, as soon a certain smutty PA was to make allegations that would rock the world of England’s golden couple…

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April 2004This month, Beckham’s ex PA Rebecca Loos went to the British tabloids claiming she’d had an affair with David. The rock-solid couple braved the onslaught and hit the red carpet with big smiles and even bigger style credentials. Whilst Becks showed off his newly shorn head (yum-mie!), Victoria flaunted newly highlighted locks and this stunning corset dress, guaranteeing them plenty of column inches for the right reasons.

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2005With the rumored infidelity far behind them, David had plenty to smile about. As well as launching the latest Pepsi advertisement campaign with superstars Beyoncé & Jennifer Lopez, he and Posh had just celebrated the birth of their third son, Cruz.

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2007The Beckhams hit Hollywood! By 2007 – Posh and Becks were putting Britain behind them to start a new life in La-La-Land, as David signed to LA Galaxy. How to celebrate such a momentous occasion? New ‘dos, of course. While Victoria showcased her new, shock, blonde crop, papa got a brand new shag, as David stepped out with the soon-dubbed ‘short Beck and sides’. We’re not convinced…

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Summer 2007No, not Eminem – It's David flaunting his new bleached barnet at the memorial concert for Diana, The Princess of Wales. Scary…

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Christmas 2007Yes, a hat was probably a smart move. Becks look delish in his Christmas winter woollies at London’s Hyde Park ice rink with the family. How cute are Posh and Becks here!

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2008Gratuitous shirtless shot. No, we don't need a reason.

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2009Wow – what a difference 10 years makes! Shocking really, that with just a little subtle manipulation and careful cajoling á la Victoria, the floppy-haired, tracksuit-clad teen has morphed into this sharply-suited, chiseled, quick-to-strip Adonis. Posh – we salute you!

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2010Is that a quiff we spy? Becks added a little gel to his locks, to complement that LA suntan.

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2011Tom Cruise’s influence could be seen in this 2011 do: slicked back hair and tanned complexion. Can you see it too?